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Unknown Gunmen Kidnaps Traditional Ruler Inside Mosque

From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

The Acting Eje of Ankpa in Kogi state, Alhaji Shaibu Usman was Thursday morning kidnapped inside Mosque by unknown gunmen.

It was reliably gathered that the Acting first class monarch from Kogi east senatorial district was kidnapped inside the mosque while about to observed Zubihi at about 5.30 am.

According to source, the kidnappers numbering about five  and fully armed stormed the mosque and dragged the acting first class Chief in the presence of other worshipers without resisting the kidnapping of the monarch.

It was gathered that the Alhaji Shaibu Usman abductors are yet to make any contact with the family.

The Commissioner of Police, Edeh while confirming the incident to neqsmen said the Police have cordoned all entry and exit point into the State, with the view to rescuing the Traditional Ruler.

According to CP Edeh, the kidnappers had laid ambushed at the mosque, and Whisked the Traditional Ruler away to yet to be ascertained destination.

Also speaking on the incident, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said efforts is on to ensure that the traditional ruler is secured safely.

However, “the Kogi State Government has also put machinery in motion to ensure even more stringent security network during this yuletide.” he assured.

The people of Ankpa are therefore advised to remain calm as Government is on top of the situation. “We remain committed to security of lives and property.”

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